Stocking protector



Dec. 16, 1930. c. LORENZ ET AL STOCKING PROTECTOR Filed Jan. 24, 1928 INVENTOR5 ATTORNEY Patented be... 16, 1930 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE STOCKING PROTECTOR Application filed January 24, 1928. Serial No. 249,148.

The invention relates to an improved stocking protector, more particularly to the class of stocking protectors to be worn as a covering for stockings to protect the stocking from snow, rain or moisture, or from mud and dirt accumulating thereon.

The primary object of the invention is the provision of a stocking protector that is composed of india rubber of suitable color and formed to fit the contour of the leg, and reinforced at the top and bottom, and the lower end provided with a flare to snugly fit over the top ofv a shoe to prevent moisture, snow or dirt from injuring the stock- '15 ing or entering the shoe.

Another object of the invention is that it may be rolled above the knee and beyond the hem of the dress out of sight, and used when desired, or may be carried in the pocket or a handbag and used when desired as it is not-of bulky construction and can be carried in a small receptacle, and being of elastic material will present a striking appearance in shape and color.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will be apparent during the course of the following description.

The invention is illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawings in wh1ch:

Figure 1 is a view of the stocking protector with the lower ortion turned upward to permit a shoe to e placed on the foot.

Fi re 2 is a view of the stocking protector placed over the leg and shoe in a position ready to wear.

Referring to the drawings more particularly, the stocking protector comprises a body or leg 1, preferably of india rubber or similar material, formed to fit the contour of the leg, and the india rubber may be of any desired color to harmonize with the wearing apparel. The top of the stocking protector is reinforced with india rubber of a heavier thickness than the leg or body, as indicated by the numeral 2, and if desired the reinforced part of the stocking protector may be used as a fastening means for a garter clasp.

I The lower part of the stocking protector is provided with a reinforced flare 3, consisting of india rubber of heavier material, and is provided with a strap 4 attached to the reinforced flare 3, and adapted to be placed under the foot and next to the stocking as shown in Figure 1. The reinforced flare 3 is designed to fit the contour of the upper part of the shoe 7 and when turned down as indicated in Figure 2, to fit snugly the shoe top as indicated by the'numeral 6. By reinforcing the flare 3 by using the same material of a greater thickness, the flare is prevented from rolling or curling over the instep. The strap 4 provides the means to hold the stocking rotector in position and also to assist the are to fit snugly about the shoe. The strap 4 is composed of thin material and adapted to fit under the instep of the foot where there is very little pressure caused from the shoe.

It is obvious that minor changes may be made in our invention without departing from the s irit of the invention, such as a substitute or india rubber, therefore we do not wish to limit ourselves to the exact description.

What we claim is A stocking protector comprising a leg portion of waterproof elastic material reinforced at the top with heavier elastic material, said stocking protector being open at the bottom and provided with a flare of elastic material of heavier material than the body of the stocking protector, said flare being adapted to be turned up and down, and when turned down adapted to fit snugly the contour of the upper portion of a shoe, and a strap of thin elastic material connected to the leg portion and free of the flare and adapted to fit under the instep of the foot to hold the stocking protector in position.

In testimony whereof we aflix our signatures.

. vCURT LORENZ.

Y ELIZABETH BOECHER. 

